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Photo Adventures

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What is a Photo Adventure?

A photo adventure with me is a mix of a photography tour, where participants are guided to the best locations, and a photography workshop, where there is a greater emphasis on education which often includes classroom sessions. On my photo adventures participants can expect to be in the field as much as possible. While technical assistance is always available, conversations and teachings will focus more on identifying photography opportunities, personal and creative expression, and how to capture the scene in a way that tells a story. I also delve into the field craft of understanding wildlife subjects: interpreting body language, anticipating behavior, and piecing together environmental factors in order to give yourself the best chance to capture amazing images ethically.  

2025

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Winter Wildlife in Japan
Women's Only
February 1-15, 2025

 Max 4 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

Amazing Azores Adventure
Co-lead: Bruno Azera
May 14-22, 2025
9D/8N| Max 5 seats

Includes lodging, local transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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The Nature of Nome (AK)
Co-lead: Dawn Wilson
June 16-22, 2024
7D/6N | Max 6 seats

Includes lodging, local transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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The Faroe Islands
Co-lead: James Kelly
July 14-21, 2025
8D/7N | Max 5 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Faroes - Field to Table
Photos, Food, & Culture Workshop
Co-lead: James Kelly
July 24-31, 2025
8D/7N | Max 5 seats

Includes lodging, meals, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

Alaskan Brown Bear Adventure
Co-lead: Jennifer Leigh Warner
August 3-9, 2025
7D/6N | Max 6 seats

Includes lodging, local transportation, guiding and instruction

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Galapagos: Wildlife & Photography Adventure
Co-lead: Kevin Loughlin
September 27 - October 8, 2025
12D/11N | Max 14 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, meals, excursions, guiding and instruction

Colors of Caddo
Nov 6-9, 2025
4D/3N | Max 4 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Colors of Caddo
Co-lead: Gary Randall
November 13-16, 2025
4D/3N | Max 8 seats

Includes lodging, excursions, guiding and instruction

Costa Rica: Birds & Wildlife
December 03-15, 2025

13D/12N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, meals, excursions, guiding, and instruction

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Wild Texas:
Whooping Cranes and Wading Birds

December 2025
4D/3N | Max 3 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

2026

SOLD OUT

Winter Wildlife in Japan
February 1-17, 2025 
Private Tour

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Winter Wildlife in Japan
February 20 - March 1, 2025 
10D/9N | Max 4 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

I also offer single and multiple day private photo adventures and instruction for individuals or small groups. Contact me directly to inquire about this option!

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Ongoing

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